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Can my 8-week-old puppy pee in the garden before vaccinations?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Should I take my 8 week old puppy out in garden to pee

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 7th, 2017

It would be best to take him out when the full set of vaccines is given, but if it is a small closed garden and he/she is not going to get in touch with other animals, that is generally fine and the risk of possible infection is very low.

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